der Weihbischof
Translation
auxiliary bishop, suffragan bishop
Examples
Der Weihbischof hielt die Predigt.
The auxiliary bishop gave the sermon.
Er wurde zum Weihbischof ernannt.
He was appointed auxiliary bishop.
Grammar Patterns
((the auxiliary bishop)) the auxiliary bishop Der Weihbischof besucht die Gemeinde.
Similar Words
Synonym: Hilfsbischof (auxiliary bishop)
Etymology
A compound of 'weihen' (to consecrate) and 'Bischof' (bishop). Literally a 'consecrated bishop' who assists a diocesan bishop.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'weihen' (to consecrate) + 'Bischof' (bishop). He's a bishop consecrated to help another bishop.